Youth Worker - Talent Development Manager
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: N1 6AH
Salary range: 19500-24000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Education Management
Function: Training

Company profile:
Arrival Education is a social enterprise that transforms the life prospects of young people from disadvantaged communities by equipping them with real skills, knowledge and belief that underpin success. We empowers young people to take action on issues affecting their lives by raising their personal, educational, and social development through our award winning development programmes. Our ambition is to be the best youth development organisation in the UK, providing exceptional support for our young people, our school clients and our corporate partners.

Job description:
Empowering young people from disadvantaged communities We are rapidly expanding and looking for dynamic Talent Development Manager with a proven track record of producing transformative results with young people. This role provides an opportunity to work with diverse groups, from schools to blue-chip companies, on cutting-edge projects that genuinely transform life outcomes.Job DutiesYou will deliver a number of programmes to school age young people with poor academic attainment from challenging life circumstances.  Your focus will be to build authentic working relationships, radically shift their thinking and behaviour to produce benchmarked academic progress in their core subjects, improve attendance, punctuality and behaviour.   It is essential that you are able to treat young people's concerns with respect, tact and sensitivity, whilst always being aware of the limits that are required by confidentiality and the necessary boundaries.Student development responsibilities:Deliver group and one-on-one coachingFacilitate and manage pre-designed workshopsDesign and implement effective intervention strategies to improve student performanceManage challenging group dynamicsManage a team of older students to develop younger studentsManage the recruitment and performance of Student Peer ManagersAdhere to Arrival Education’s safeguarding processes Programme management and performance: Ensure programme momentum though regular workshopsPrepare all workshop materials, manage freelance facilitators and guest speakersEnsure positive experience for students, schools, guest speakers and client venues Produce timely and accurate progress reports, attend performance management meetingsCollation of start data and half-termly progress, accurate record keeping of student participation  and progressComplete contract paperwork within specified time framesBuild effective school key contact relationships – typically at SLT levelManage business development projects, and additional programmes that support the growth of Arrival Education

Requirements:
Skills and QualificationsEducated to degree, or postgraduate certificate level, or can demonstrate a track record of working with young people aged 12-18 to produce measurable transformational results. It is essential that you are authentic, confident, able to flourish in a results driven culture, and are credible in demonstrating that you can help young people achieve success.  You need to demonstrate an ability to create success in your own life which could include sport, arts and other work achievements.The role is London based and requires you to travel where activities are taking place.  Due to the nature of the programmes, you will be engaging with young people outside office hours – evenings and Saturdays.Essential:Excellent verbal communication and presentation skillsExcellent report writing, accurate data collation and analysisExcellent organisation and administration skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish real, open relationships with young people AND create behaviour changeExcellent management skillsCompetent in Microsoft OfficeCompetent in use of social media Advantageous:Experience of youth work, community  education, teaching,  psychology (different fields), social work, outdoor education and other relevant related experiencesCoaching, mentoring, personal adviser, relevant support role experienceA second languageCriminal Record Bureau (DBS) checked – employment will be dependent on full clearance Personal Characteristics:Be unstoppableCommitted to excellence in all areas of lifeRelentless about resultsProactive and ambitiousOpen-mindedCoachableOrganisedFearlessHard-workingSalary: £19500-£24000

Benefits:
Our team of Talent Development Managers are at the heart of what we do -  this role has the potential for significant career progression for the right candidate.